The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sacramento opened a new sports bar, gearing up for possible future sports betting while offering drinks, games, and a lounge experience.

Sandbox VR opens in Downtown Sacramento, offering immersive virtual reality experiences with Netflix partnerships and various scenarios, catering to families and groups.

Lil Yachty's concert at Sacramento State was cut short due to behavior issues from non-student attendees, as stated by President Luke Wood. The school plans a new postgame concert by Quavo.

Folsom's Library hosts a Games Day on November 22nd with activities like giant Candyland, board game & puzzle swap, a puzzle competition, and Pokémon card trading.

The Aftershock festival in Sacramento kicked off, featuring rock bands and attracting fans despite traffic and wet conditions, with locals profiting off parking.

Sacramento's Aftershock Festival to feature Blink-182 and Deftones, with over 115 bands from Oct. 2-5. Gates open around 11 a.m., with final acts by 10 p.m. Limited parking available; single-day passes on sale.

The horror film "Dorothea," based on serial killer Dorothea Puente, premiered at The Valley Film Festival. The film, directed by Chad Ferrin, offers a fictionalized, campy take on Puente's story, filmed over 12 days on a $100,000 budget.

Cardi B is touring with her "Little Miss Drama Tour," hitting Sacramento on February 25, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center, as part of her first headline arena tour promoting her album "Am I the Drama?".

Shane Gillis, the viral comedy sensation behind Netflix's "Tires," announces a major arena show at Golden 1 Center on November 8, 2025, marking one of Sacramento's biggest comedy bookings in recent years.

Jack Black made a surprise visit to a Jack in the Box in Stanislaus County, where he was described as a "down to earth guy" by fans who took photos with him.

A quarter million bats emerge nightly from beneath Sacramento's Yolo Causeway, creating spectacular evening displays while devouring tons of agricultural pests.

The Boulevard, a 37,000 sq ft entertainment complex featuring arcades, bowling, a restaurant, and sports viewing, will open in West Sacramento on August 8, 2025.

The Stockton community enjoyed the Palisades Block Party, with live music and socializing, celebrating neighborhood unity post-pandemic, as shared by the Stockton Police Department.